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What does it mean to find the face of the franchise? Physical attractiveness and the evaluation of athletic performance. / Berri, David; Simmons, Robert; Van Gilder, Jennifer et al.
In: Economics Letters, Vol. 111, No. 3, 06.2011, p. 200-202.Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review
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TY - JOUR
T1 - What does it mean to find the face of the franchise? Physical attractiveness and the evaluation of athletic performance
AU - Berri, David
AU - Simmons, Robert
AU - Van Gilder, Jennifer
AU - O'Neill, Lisle
PY - 2011/6
Y1 - 2011/6
N2 - We show that attractiveness, as measured by facial symmetry, leads to greater rewards in professional sports. National Football League quarterbacks who are more attractive are paid greater salaries and this premium persists after controlling for player performance.
AB - We show that attractiveness, as measured by facial symmetry, leads to greater rewards in professional sports. National Football League quarterbacks who are more attractive are paid greater salaries and this premium persists after controlling for player performance.
KW - Facial symmetry
KW - Salaries
KW - NFL quarterbacks
U2 - 10.1016/j.econlet.2011.02.018
DO - 10.1016/j.econlet.2011.02.018
M3 - Journal article
VL - 111
SP - 200
EP - 202
JO - Economics Letters
JF - Economics Letters
SN - 0165-1765
IS - 3
ER -